A limestone stalactite grew in length at a rate of – of a millimeter per year. At this rate, how many years would it take for this stalactite to grow a total of 4.0 millimeters? 8.

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A limestone stalactite grew in length at a rate of – of
a millimeter per year. At this rate, how many years
would it take for this stalactite to grow a total of
4.0 millimeters?
8.
Transcribed Image Text:A limestone stalactite grew in length at a rate of – of a millimeter per year. At this rate, how many years would it take for this stalactite to grow a total of 4.0 millimeters? 8.
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